20,000 Chinese come to Christ daily with little to no discipleship. But since it is a communist, atheistic country, there are few sources for solid Christian discipleship.
Churches that teach the Word of God and Christian radio stations and bookstores are TOTALLY illegal in China. Many of Chinese Christians become susceptible to cults or bad doctrine, never growing strong in their faith.
The solution?
That's where the need for Trans World Radio comes in.
They are able to penetrate the country with a short-wave radio broadcast from their transmission tower on the island of Guam in the central Pacific.
The short-wave broadcasts CLEARLY transcend political and geographical barriers. 15-20 million Chinese Christians listen to that broadcast daily in one of seven Chinese language dialects.
Do you want to help?
Each Radio Church Kit includes one high-quality analog short-wave radio, one Chinese Study Bible, six books in the Discipleship on the Air series and the Trans World Radio broadcast schedule.
The cost of sponsoring one kit is $75.
Would you consider becoming one of 93 KSLR listeners to pledge $25/month over 12 months in order to send 4 Trans World Radio Church kits for a total cost of $300?
Call toll-free 1-888-256-1600 right now as operators are standing by 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
By the way, the radios are built in China and the materials are printed in the underground church, so there is minimal shipping expense. It's VERY cost-effective!
What is ESPECIALLY exciting to me is that each one of these Radio Church Kits actually helps to plant an underground Chinese Christian church!
You see, dozens of Chinese Christians will gather around the radio, much like Americans once did when radio was first invented, and they'll listen to solid, Biblical teaching.
And many of these Christians in China are not literate. So being able to HEAR the Gospel of Christ in their own language is essential!
One of their specific emphases is to work through the local underground church to develop listener "cell" groups in as many places as possible.
Believers invite friends and neighbors to listen to the programs along with them, and use this as an opportunity for evangelism which the Communist government classifies as illegal.
Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll, Through the Bible with J. Vernon McGee and Hope for the Heart with June Hunt are three American radio programs which are translated in Chinese.
Plus, they feature dozens of originally produced Christian radio programs for children and adults alike in their language.
Where else could you help to LITERALLY start a church for just $75? It is truly an INCREDIBLE opportunity!
In 2003, Trans World Radio distributed 4,500 Radio Church Kits throughout 23 of the 31 Chinese provinces. This year, with your help, they hope to distribute an additional 9,000 Radio Church Kits throughout China.
Founded in 1952, Trans World Radio now broadcasts in over 200 languages and dialects from more than 2,000 broadcasting outlets around the globe, including 14 international transmitting sites. Every day, Trans World Radio's broadcasts reach millions in over 160 countries.
Trans World Radio is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability insuring that you can give a tax-deductible donation to them with utmost confidence. They undergo an strict annual audit.
TAKE A STAND ACTION STEPS:
1. Please call Trans World Radio at 1-888-256-1600 right now (operators are standing by 24 hours a day/7 days a week) and make a pledge of $12.50/month over 12 months for a total gift of $150 for 2 Chinese radio church kits.
Or consider pledging $25/month over 12 months for a total gift of $300 in order to plant 4 new Chinese churches with 4 Trans World Radio kits.
2. You can also give on-line to Trans World Radio if you prefer
3. Look at the history of Trans World Radio at a glance.
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21 PROMINENT CHINESE HOUSE CHURCH LEADERS SENT TO LABOR CAMP
Twenty-one prominent Chinese house church leaders have been simultaneously sent to labor camp in Shandong, a coastal province in eastern China. According to a news release from the China Aid Association, the sentencing was carried out by the Linyi City Re-education through Labor Commission.
China Aid Association reported that the 21 leaders were detained on Dec. 7, 2007, as they gathered together for leadership training with 249 other church leaders in, Linyi city in Shandong's Hedong district.
The 21 received sentences ranging from 15 months to three years. They were accused as "evil cult" members, an arbitrary charge applied to any non-registered house churches by Chinese law enforcement.
Of the 21 sentenced, 17 are men and four are women. According to some family members, the Linyi police refused to send the legally required notification concerning the labor camp decision.
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CHINESE STEPPING UP RELIGIOUS CRACKDOWN AHEAD OF OLYMPICS
A new report shows that China's communist government has stepped up its crackdown on Christians.
According to the annual report released by the China Aid Association, there were 60 cases of known persecutions against house churches last year -- up from 46 cases in 2006. The report also found that 788 people were persecuted, a total up from 665 the year before.